Fancy a Dance

   Dance therapy for schizophrenia (Protocol), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007 Issue 4 (Status: New) Authors: J Xia, TJ Grant
Objectives:  To evaluate the effects of dance therapy for people with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like illnesses compared with standard care and other interventions
Background: Dance has been used as a healing ritual since the earliest recorded history, but the establishment [...]

Nurses and Training in Forensic Settings

    An Evaluation of Perceived Education and Training Needs of Staff Nurses and Care Officers, Michael Brennan. Journal of Forensic Nursing. Pitman: Winter 2006. Vol. 2, Iss. 4; p. 175 (9 pages)
 ’The findings from this study suggest participation in training programmes increases self-confidence and morale.’
Abstract: This study was carried out to ascertain the specific education [...]

Drinking Places: Where people drink and why

    Drinking Places: Where people drink and why,  28th December 2007, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Summary Report, November 2007 
The recent relaxation of the licensing laws has focused attention on binge drinking by young people in public places. This study examined alcohol consumption in two contrasting geographical areas (one urban, one rural), including attitudes to and use of alcohol [...]

Safe, Sensible, Social & Alcohol

    Safe. Sensible. Social. Alcohol Strategy Local Implementation Toolkit, January 2008, from the Home Office, Department of Health, Department for Children, Schools and Families
Best Practice Guidance
This toolkit is a resource to help local teams develop strategies to address alcohol-related crime, ill health and other harm in line with Safe. Sensible. Social. The next steps in [...]